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New Algorithm Solves NP-Complete Sudoku Efficiently
Researchers published an algorithm that solves NP-complete Sudoku puzzles in polynomial time, challenging traditional complexity assumptions. The paper on Zenodo claims to reduce Sudoku to a tractable problem using novel mathematical techniques. If verified, this could have implications for optimization and cryptography.
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The claim is extraordinary and requires rigorous peer review before any practical impact can be assessed.
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